Bucha District
Bucha District is located to the west of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, in the northern part of the country. The area is largely characterized by forests, agricultural lands, picturesque landscapes, and numerous rivers surrounding its settlements. Within the district, there are many landmarks and parks where one can spend unforgettable time, including unique locations such as museums, parks, nature reserves, ravines, and squares. Over recent decades, the district has developed rapidly due to its convenient location and well-established transportation infrastructure. The district center, Bucha, is only 25 km away from Kyiv.
Bucha District, located in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine, covers an area of more than 2,550 km², representing 9.1% of the oblast's territory. In 2020, the district's population was 352,300. This district of Kyiv Oblast has suffered the most from hostilities and occupation. Nearly 17,000 facilities, including residential buildings and infrastructure, were damaged in the district.
Major enterprises in the district included Kyiv-Antonov-2 Airport, Vetropack Hostomel Glass Factory, the subsidiary of Kuehne+Nagel, Meliorator, the telecommunications company Best, the Research and Production Enterprise "TEMP-3000," Ukrbazalt Plant, Bilichi Mining and Stone Processing Plant, and many others.
It should be noted that Antonov Airport was destroyed in 2022. Plans are currently underway to rebuild it as a logistics hub within an innovative technology park. Additionally, an innovative technology park is planned to be constructed in Bucha District.
The absence of large industrial giants in the district has fostered the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As a result, the recovery of medium-sized businesses, fully or partially destroyed during hostilities, is progressing rapidly. The growth of small and medium-sized enterprises is a socially significant factor in the development of the district's communities.
After the Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated the settlements of Bucha District from russian occupation, the communities actively worked to uphold the rights and freedoms of internally displaced persons. This included providing temporary housing, targeted financial assistance to cover living expenses, including utilities, and creating job opportunities. Social and psychological challenges remain relevant for the region's population. Entrepreneurship can thrive through addressing legal issues, external financial support, and credit facilities. Training and developing skills to overcome crises are essential. All of this is achievable through the support and development of the infrastructure of Bucha and neighboring districts.
The district's settlements, due to their proximity to the capital, have significant potential for socio-economic development.
The Bucha District Council serves as the local self-government body representing and addressing the aforementioned issues and the shared interests of Bucha District's territorial communities within the scope of its legally defined powers. This district and its council are newly established structures formed as part of the decentralization process.
The district consists of 12 territorial communities: Bilohorodka, Borodyanka, Borshchahivka, Bucha, Vyshneve, Hostomel, Dmytrivka, Irpin, Kotsiubynske, Makariv, Nemishaiv, and Piskivka.
Each community is unique and picturesque in its own way, offering its natural resources, human capital, and opportunities for entrepreneurship. The communities have suffered varying degrees of damage from Russian aggression. Currently, stable living conditions and opportunities for business development are being provided in the settlements. With the support of international partners, the district is working on reconstruction and economic growth, including the restoration and modernization of roads and railways, as well as the development of social infrastructure, particularly educational and healthcare facilities.